Copper Puka Leaf - green large Textiles

Copper Puka Leaf - green large Textiles210mm H x 95mm W Vaughan Otto uses real New Zealand native puka leaves through a process of electroplating which encases the original leaf in copper. An oxide is used to give a verdigris finish. Reference code: Oi 046

Abstract forms and sketch mark marking that talks of my impact on land

950mm x 145mm

She is inspired by early New Zealand art from both Pakeha and Maori

Each earring hangs on a 13mm sterling gold plated silver hoop

Photographs helped shape the concept

I also became the ranger on Motuihe Island for a time before heading to Hawkes Bay and developing a tourism business

After returning to Gisborne

New Zealand carnelian and sterling silver bracelet

and integrity

soil health and plant growth

Reference code: Oi-011

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